Rocca Canavese

Rocca Canavese
Comune
Comune di Rocca Canavese

Remains of the castle (Rocca).

Coat of arms
Rocca Canavese

Location of Rocca Canavese in Italy

Coordinates: 45°19′N 7°35′E / 45.317°N 7.583°E / 45.317; 7.583
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Turin (TO)
Government
  Mayor Fabrizio Bertetto
Area
  Total 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Elevation 421 m (1,381 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 1,781
  Density 130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rocchesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10070
Dialing code 011
Website Official website

Rocca Canavese is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Turin.

Rocca Canavese borders the following municipalities: Corio, Forno Canavese, Levone, Barbania, Vauda Canavese, Nole and San Carlo Canavese. Sights include the Santa Croce Chapel, with 15th-16th centuries frescoes, and remains of the Rocca (castle)

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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